Sturminster Marshall Evening WI

26/10/2026

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08/10/2026

The WI is delighted to be taking part in 's Women & Girls Match Fund: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000GLdgHYAT
For one week only, every pound donated to our No More Violence Against Women campaign will be matched.
This funding will help us to:
· Train WI members to become No More Violence Ambassadors.
· Develop new educational resources and campaign materials.
· Increase understanding of domestic abuse, including coercive control and other non-physical forms of abuse.
· Equip members with the confidence to speak about violence against women in their communities.
· Support members to organise awareness events, talks and local activities.
· Encourage community action during the UN's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Donate today and share the campaign with someone you know. Together, we can help end violence against women.

Our No More Violence campaign, launched in 2019, seeks to end the scourge of male violence against women, by empowering …

04/10/2026

Yesterday we had a walking netball game with Child Okeford WI. It was great fun and we also learnt a couple of new warmup routines. Unfortunately we lost 10–8. After the game we went to The Horns Inn for a drink.

21/09/2026

We celebrated 111 years of the WI at our September meeting by wearing purple which is the colour of the Suffragettes and also symbolises loyalty, creativity and wisdom which is SMEWI members to a ’T’ ! Looking Absolutely Fabulous ladies!

09/09/2026

Another day and another WI adventure! Members of Sturminster Marshall Evening WI enjoyed a canoeing trip in Poole Harbour today paddling over 7km from Cleavel Point to Arne and back. 🛶 💪

07/09/2026

Two SMEWI members took part in the 2026 Dorset WI Croquet Tournament. Well done to Annie Smith who achieved 2nd place in the singles 👏

06/09/2026

11/08/2026

6 places left on the Big Canoe Adventure Wednesday 9th September. Please ring or email the DFWI office to book your place. Open to members, family and friends. Enjoy a fun day.

05/07/2026

Something that may be of interest to our members and beyond. Booking essential.